Posted by WewaJB on 02/25/06 17:54

<DeepOne@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
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> "WewaJB" <wewajb@gtcom.net> wrote:
>
>>I found that TIMER REC BUTTON, and that will work when all
>>else fails. Thank you.
>>
>>The Dish Network receiver naturally has built in programming
>>with it. The programming is normally 48 to 72 house in advance
>>(not important). You can highlight the program in advance that
>>you wish to record and the receiver will automatically turn on
>>on your remote recorder, record the desired program and then
>>turn off the recorder. I had it connected to my VHS recorder
>>and worked perfectly. Naturally you had to program the 3 digit
>>IR code into the Dish Receiver to get it to work.
>>
>>I found the 3 didit code for the 633. The sat rcvr has a feature
>>to test the code to make sure it works. I even got it to record
>>using the DISH Scheduling Guide like it was suppose to. But
>>ONLY ONCE. It still tests perfect but will no activate the
>>DVR from the guide again.
>
> Have you read page 106 in the Pioneer manual? You'll have to leave
> the 633 powered on for that to work. The IR controller will not be
> able to turn it on or off. The 633 will only accept REC and STOP
> commands from it.
>

Yes, I read that. But, had totally forgotten about it. That is probably
one of my mistakes. Thanks for the reminder.


>>I can do it manually as you suggested but it's so much faster
>>and easier via the guide.
>
> My cable box has a guide like you describe, but it does not have an IR
> controller for an external recorder, so I have to program both the box
> and the 633 (I could use the 633's G-Link controller to change
> channels on the box, but I didn't want to lose the option of using the
> 633's own tuner for basic cable channels) . Once you get used to
> using the TIMER REC function on the 633, you should find that it is
> extremely quick and easy to use. I can set a timer on the 633 faster
> than I could with any VCR I have ever owned.
>

You are correct, I've been using the TIMER REC function. It is easily
set. I have one other question. How do I eliminate this EPG MODE ?
My understanding is when the EPG is displayed, the TV GUIDE is downloading
new data for the GUIDE LISTING. I have the SETTINGS to indicate NO
ANTENNA and NO CABLE is selected. I'm not attempting to use the
receiver in the 633 at all. When I power the 633 OFF, the EPG display
comes on. While this display is on the HDD appears to remain on and
spinning. I went back through the initialization setup and the TV GUIDE
setup to hopefully stop this download process but no success at this point.
The manual does no make much mention of this EPG display.

You experience and thoughts please ?

Thanks again,

JB

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